Cassiterite vs Dolomite
| Property | Cassiterite | Dolomite |
|---|---|---|
| Fórmula | SnO2 | CaMg(CO3)2 |
| Sistema Cristalino | Tetragonal | Trigonal |
| Clase Mineral | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates |
| Dureza Mohs | 6.0-7.0 | 3.5-4.0 |
| Color | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow | Colorless, white, pink, gray, brown |
| Brillo | Adamantine | Vitreous |
| Raya | White to pale brown | White |
| Transparencia | Translucent | Transparent |
| Exfoliación | Poor {100} | Perfect rhombohedral {1011} |
| Fractura | Subconchoidal to uneven | Subconchoidal |